Kenmore 580.72126200, 580.72066200 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual
Manual del Propietario

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SLIDER/CASEMENTAIRCONDITIONER
HORIZONTAUMARCOACONDICIONADORDEAIRE

Model, Modelo 580. 72066_580. 72126:

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................2

WARRANTY ..............................................2

SAFETY .....................................................3

ImportantSafety Instructions...................... 3

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .......4

INSTALLING THE POWER CORD-.-.4

INSTALLATION ........................................5

Installation Requirements ......................... 5

Capacity and Running Time ..................... 9

Features ................................................. 10

Using the Air Conditioner ....................... 10

Air Conditioner Features ........................ 11

MAINTENANCE ..................................... 12

Air Filter Cleaning ................................... 12

Air Conditioner Cleaning ........................ 12

How to Removethe FrontGrille.................. 12

How to Replacethe Front Grille.................. 12

Installation ................................................ 6

Horizontal Sliding Window Installation-..-.6

Casement Window Installation...................... 8

Removal From Window ............................... 8

OPERATION ............................................. 9

How and Why ........................................... 9

Normal Sounds ........................................ 9

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this

air conditioner is operated and maintained for

normal room cooling according to instructions in this

owner's manual, Sears will repair this air

conditioner, free of charge, if defective in material or
workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this
air conditioner is operated and maintained for

normal room cooling according to instructions in this
owner's manual, Sears will repair the sealed
refrigeration system (consisting of refrigerant,

connecting tubing, and compressor), free of charge,
if detective in material or workmanship.

TROUBLESHOOTING .........................13

Before Calling for Service ...................... 13

ESPAI_iOL ................................................14

SERVICE NUMBERS ............BackCover

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY

CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT
1-800-4-MY-HOME ®,

Warranty coverage applies only to air conditioners

used for non-commercial, private household
purposes.

This warranty applies onlywhile this product is in
use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other right which vary from state
to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below willtell you how to use your room air conditioner to avoid harm to yourself or
damage to your ROOM AIR CONDITIONER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Read product labels for flammability and

other warnings.

PREVENT ACCIDENTS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
to persons when using your air conditioner, follow
basic precautions, including the following:

• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the
model you have chosen.

• If the air conditioner is to be installed in a window,
you will probably want to clean both sides of the
glass first. Ifthe window is a triple-track type with a
screen panel included, you may want to remove
the screen completely before installation.

• Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and
correctly installed according to the separate

installation instructions provided with this manual.
Save this manual and installation instructions for

possible future use in removing or reinstalling this
unit.

• Use gloves when handling the air conditioner.
Be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on

front and rear coils.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

The complete electrical rating of your new room air
conditioner is stated on the serial plate. Refer to the
rating when checking the electrical requirements.

• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded.

To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper
grounding is important. The power cord is

equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
protection against shock hazards.

• Your air conditioner must be plugged into in a

properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall
receptacle you intend to use is not adequately
grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or

circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install
the proper receptacle.

• Do not run air conditioner with a protective

covering. This could result in mechanical damage

within the air conditioner.

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug.

_]_ Avoid or electric shock.

Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

Grounding type

wall

ENERGY SAVING IDEAS

• The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit
the room size for efficient and satisfactory

operation.

• Install the room air conditioner on the shady side
of your home. A window that faces north is best

because it is shaded most of the day.

• Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains, or
furniture, or outside with shrubs, enclosures, or

other buildings.

• Close the floor and wall registers and the fireplace
damper so cool air does not escape up the
chimney and into the duct work.

• Keep blinds and drapes in other windows closed
during the sunniest part of the day.

• Clean the air filter as recommended in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

• Proper insulation and weather stripping in your
home will help keep warm air out and cool air in.

• External house shading with trees, plants or
awnings will help reduce the air conditioner's work

load.

• Operate heat producing appliances such as
ranges, washers, dryers, and dishwashers during

the coolest part of the day.

fire

hazard

Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,

remove, or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug.

Power supply cord

with 3-prong _,_,
grounding plug _,'_

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OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVETREPOWERSUPPLYCORD

GROUND PRONG.

ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON

THIS APPLIANCE.

A 115-volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15A fused and
properly grounded electrical supply is required•
A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker

is recommended. Use a dedicated circuit,

serving only this appliance.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

For your personal safety, this appliance must
be grounded. This appliance has a power

supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must

be plugged into a mating grounding type wall
receptacle and grounded in accordance with

the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70)

latest edition and all local codes and
ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not

available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.

_WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.

Faiture to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire, or electrical shock.

_3-prong

^ , _- _ grounding
,J-prong -_<.._--_ - 13I,,---- ,

groundln_ _w re " I
plug _ (_._ _ ceplace

• type wall

Ground
Power _ prong
supply

cord

You can choose between the two methods below according to your preference and window sill shape.

USING SLIT "A" USING SLIT "B"
Fasten the stopper using Type A screw, and lead the Fasten the stopper using left screw hole, and rotate

power cord out through slit "A". properly to lead the power cord out through slit "B".

Screw (Type A)

Powercerd

Screw (Type A

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Power cord

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

These instructions are for a horizontal sliding or a
casement window. The electrical outlet must be

within reach of the power cord.

Side louvers and the rear of the air conditioner must
have clear air space to allow enough air flow

through the condenser for heat remove.
The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a

building or garage.

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ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Check your available electrical service. The power
supply available must bethe same as that shown
on the unit nameplate (found on right side of cabinet).

All models are equipped with a 3-prong service plug
to provide proper service and safe positive

grounding. Do not change plug in any way. Do not
use an adapter plug. If your present wall outlet does

not match your plug, call a qualified electrician to
make the necessary corrections.

SAVE CARTON and this OWNER'S MANUAL for
future reference. The carton is the best way to store

unit during winter or when not in use.

To avoid risk of personalinjury, property damage,
or product damage due to the weight of this
device and sharp edgesthat may be exposed:

• Air conditioners coveredin this manual posean
excessiveweight hazard.Two or more people

are neededto move and install the unit.
To prevent injuryor strain, use proper lifting and

carrying techniques when moving unit.

• Carefully inspectlocation where air conditioner
will be installed.Be sure itwill support the
weight of the unitover an extended periodof

time.

• Handleair conditioner with care. Wear
protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the

unit. AVOID thesharp metal fins of front and
rear coils.

• Makesure air_onditioner does notfall during

installation.

NOTE!

Before using the air conditioner
secure the front grille with two screws

enclosed with the owner's manual.

1. Open the inlet grille downward and
remove the air filter.

2. Fasten the front grille with screws.

3. Reinstall the air filter.

4. CFose the inlet grille.

Inlet Grille

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INSTALLATION HARDWARE

NO. NAME OF PARTS

t Curtain

2 Curtain Frame

3 Upper Guide
4 Side Guide

5 Support Bracket
6 Bracket

7 Leveling bolt& nut

8 Bolt

9 Nut

10 Washer
11 SideGuideseal

12 Foam Seal Strip

13 Window Track Seal
14 LBracket

t 5 Screw (Type A)

16 Screw (Type B)
17 Screw (Type C)

Q'TY

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INSTALLATION

Pick a location that will allow the air conditioner to
blow the cold air into the area you want. Windows

usecl for installationmust be strong enough to

support the weight of the air conditioner. Good

installation with special attention to the proper
position of the unit will lessen the chance that
service will be needed.

When cooling more than one room, installation
location is very important. To cool your rooms, cold

air must be blown from the air conditioner in a
straight path.

HORIZONTAL SLIDING
WINDOW INSTALLATION

E_ Loosely attach the Support Bracket to the

bottom of Bracket using Bolts, Washer, and Nuts.

Attach the Leveling bolt and nut. (Fig. 1)

Bracket

Support Leveling Bolt & Nut

FIG. 1

_ Remove protective backing from Window Track
Seal and apply seal to window track. (Fig.2)

_ Measure and lightly mark a line 8-1/4 inches

from window jamb. Center the Support Bracket
assembly on the window track and fasten with
4 Type C screws.(Fig. 2)

REQUIRED TOOLS;

• Tight Fitting gloves

• Standard screwdriver

• Phillips screwdriver

• Pliers

• Sharp knife

• 3/8-inch open end wrench or adjustab e wrench

• 1/4-inch hex socket and ratchet

• Tape measure

• Electric drill

• 1/4-inch ddll bit

WindowJamb __ii"_.. I

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1

FIG. 2

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_lput the Support Bracket against the outside

wall and tighten the Bolts on top of the Bracket.
Adjust the Leveling Bolt so thai the air conditioner
will be installed with a very slight tilt (about 1/4")
downward toward the outside for proper drainage.
Tighten the nut. (Fig. 3)

NOTE: DO NOT drill a hole in the bottom of the

base pan. The air conditioner is designed to
operate with the bottom of the base pan

approximately half-fuU of water.

About I/4"-_

_Ii FIG. 3

_-"_ Fasten Side Guides to the sides of the Air

Conditioner using 3 Type A screws per Guide.
Start with first screw at middle of Guide. (Fig. 4)

i_ Measure height of window opening from top of

Bracket assembly as shown Fig. 5. Subtract 20-3/4
inches. Mark this measurement on Curtain and cut

the Curtain. (Fig. 5)

_r_ Slide Curtain into Curtain Frame. Slide Curtain

Frame assembly into side Guides of the Air
Conditioner cabinet, Make sure Curtain is firmly
enclosed on all sides by the Frame. (Fig. 6)

in Frame

r_ Fasten upper Guide on the top of the Air

Conditioner using 3 Type A screws. (Fig. 4)

Fastening Side Guides

Upper Guide

Side Guide

Cudain_

FIG. 6

_Cut side Guide seal into 2 equal lengths.

Remove protective backing and apply it to the rear
side of cabinet Side Guides, starting just below

Curtain Frame assembly, Pinch off excess length so
seal is even with the bottom of side Guide. (Fig. 7)

FIG. 4

Apply weather seal

to side guides
just below edge of

Curtain Frame.

FIG. 7

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_1"_ Place Air Conditioner in window opening. It

should sit on Bracket assembly so that Curtain

Frame and cabinet Side Guides are against top and
side window jambs. Mate front of Bracket with Base

Guide attached to the bottom of base pan.

_1 Drill 1/8 inch holes in window track through the

existing holes on Base Guide. Screw 4 Type C
screws through the holes. (Fig. 8)

_llf this is a casement window installation,

proceed to Casement Window Installation, If not,
slide inner window sash firmly against side of the
cabinet.

_"] Drill 1/8 inch hole in window jamb to align with

the existing holes in the Curtain Frame. Attach

Curtain Frame to window frame with 2 Type B

screws. (Fig. 8)

NOTE; Check all seals and plug any remaining air

gaps with a suitable weatherproof caulk.

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Type B scre_

TypeC screw Window Track FIG8-

IL_lf this is a casement window installation,

proceed to Casement Window Installation. If not,

stuff the Foam Seal Strip between the vertical sash

and the window glass. (Fig. 9)

_1_-tAttachthe L Bracketwith a Type B screw. (Fig. 9)

CASEMENT WINDOW
INSTALLATION

• Installation procedure is the same asthat described in

steps 1 through 11 and step 13 of the Horizontal Sliding
Window installation.

• If the window opening is wider than 15-3/4 inches you
win need to install a filler panel. Makethis panel from 3/4

inchthick wood and run it the full length ofthe window.

Attach itsecurely to the window frame and paint it to

protectit from the weather.

• Since there isa wide variety of casementwindow styles

andsizes, these instructions may not be exactly suited
to your particular situation. To ensurebest results, have

the work performed by someone skilledin installing
casement window air conditioners.

REMOVAL FROM WINDOW

• Turnoffandunplugthe airconditioner.

• I1horizontalslidingwindow,removethe L Bracketfrom

windowframeand the FoamSeal Strip from between the
windows.

• Removethe Safety Bracket that you installedin Step 12.

• Unscrewthe Curtain Framefrom the window frame.

• Removeair conditioner from the windowopening.
BE CAREFUL NOTTO DROP IT. Once removed,set it

safelyout ofthe way.

• RemoveCurtain Frame and Curtain.

• Unscrewthe Side Guides and UpperGuide.

• Place unit and all assembly hardware in airconditioner
shippingcarton, andstore in a clean,dry place,

• Airconditioners covered inthismanual pose an
excessiveweight hazard.Two or morepeople

are needed to moveand install the unit.
To prevent injuryor strain, use proper lifting and
carrying techniques when moving unit.

• When handling the air conditioner, be careful to
avoid cutsfrom sharp metal fins onfront and

rear coils.

• Make sure air conditioner does notfall during
removal.

FIG. 9

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HOW AND WHY

Your room air conditioner provides the following

functions to make hot weather living more
comfortable:

• Cools and circulates room air.

• Lowers humidity by removing excess moisture.

• Filters out summertime dust, dirt, and some
airborne impurities.

The air conditioner performs these functions by
drawing room air through a filter which traps dust

and dirt particles. The air then passes over a
cooling coil which refrigerates the air and removes

excess moisture. The same air is then returned to
the room- cooler, drier, and cleaner. Moisture
removed from the room air is carried to the outside
and evaporated.

Your air conditioner is designed to be easy to
operate and to provide plenty of cooling power.

NORMAL SOUNDS FIG.10

Aside from the regular fan motor and compressor
sounds coming from your air conditioner, you will

once in a while hear a pinging sound. This is the
result of moisture being picked up from the air in the
room and thrown against the air conditioner's fan.

This is normal and should not be cause for concern.
Also, do not be alarmed if you hear a slight hissing

or gurgling sound coming from your air conditioner
after it is off. These are normal coolant noises.

F Compressor

The modern high efficiency
compressor may have a high

pitched hum or pulsating
noise that cyc es on and off.

Unit Vibration ----

You may hear air and make noise

movement from because of poor wall

the fan. or window construction.

i Fan The unit may vibrate

Condenser

You may hear droplets of water hitting

the condenser causing a pinging or

clicking sound.

FIG. 10

CAPACITY AND RUNNING TIME

Proper unit size is important in deciding the desired
comfortfor the area you want to cool. An
undersized unitwill not have the capability to cool,
leaving the area uncomfortably warm. The proper
size is determined by the number of square feet in

the area to be cooled, indoor and outdoor
temperature and humidity.

Whenever the heat or humidity load is above normal
the air conditioner must run longer and more often
to keep the desired temperature you have selected,

Under heavy heat load conditions the air conditioner
may need to run constantly to keep the temperature

you want.
At times using the MED FAN setting to circulate the

room air may make it comfortable even though the

air isnot being cooled. This will decrease your cost

of use.

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